Promoting human health

The world is facing a daunting challenge of providing for a rapidly growing population with diminishing resources. The United Nations predicts that the global population will increase by nearly 2 billion people in the next 30 years, exacerbating the food insecurity crisis we already face. It's time to shift our thinking and find new ways of operating that will preserve resources and ensure a sustainable future for all. 

At Corbion, we believe sustainable solutions are key to meeting this demand without compromising our planet’s future. Our innovative technologies harness the power of nature to create nutritional ingredients that address the world's most pressing food and sustainability challenges. 

Algae based nutrition

As the demand for food grows, so does the need for smarter, more sustainable nutrition options. Today’s consumers around the globe have an increased interest in health-conscious, vegan, and environmentally friendly choices.  

Algae-based omega-3 and omega-9 provide a plant-based, sustainable, and traceable solution that supports both physical and mental health while addressing the broader challenge of sustainable food production and aligning with evolving consumer preferences for health-conscious and environmentally friendly products. 

Our Solution: AlgaVia™ Omegas 

Corbion’s AlgaVia™ portfolio includes omega-3 and omega-9 that provide building blocks for achieving the precision and higher concentrations it takes to support and promote brain cognition, mood, immunity, and eye and heart health. 
 
It is built to address the world's most pressing nutritional and sustainability challenges. The practical innovation behind AlgaVia™ products enables the delivery of natural active nutrients for healthy human development, disease prevention, and well-being through sustainable biotechnology. 
 
The production of these ingredients, and the ingredients themselves, align with current consumer trends, including demand for products that have minimal environmental impact with low carbon footprint and zero impact on the ocean, and that offer plant-based and vegan choices. 

Preserving what matters

In the face of climate change and growing resource constraints, Corbion has developed a new approach to sustainable active nutrition. Our algae fermentation technology not only supports our sustainability goals but also helps our customers achieve theirs. 

To make AlgaViaTM Algae Oils, microalgae are grown in closed fermentation tanks where they transform renewable, sustainable, plant-based sugars into algae containing rich oil in a matter of days. 

Our facility is strategically located among sugar cane fields in Brazil and next door to a sugar cane mill. Compared to other sugar sources such as corn and wheat, the sugar used to produce AlgaViaTM Algae Oils it's one of the world's most productive sugar sources, resulting in practical innovation that is sustainable, affordable, and at scale. Moreover, the sugar cane waste is used as a renewable source of energy that fully powers the sugar mill and our algae facility.  

The EAS project, or "Envejecimiento Activo y Saludable", is an initiative that aims to address the aging population in Chile by developing and implementing public policies and practical strategies for active and healthy aging. By collaborating with the University of North Karelia, known for its expertise in this field, and local Chilean municipalities, the project aims to integrate Finnish and Chilean experiences to promote active aging from childhood. This includes training local leaders to sustain and expand these innovations, ultimately improving the quality of life for the elderly population across Chile. Corbion is one of the seven proud collaborators of the EAS project.

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